Rather than boycotting the Oscars for a lack of acknowledgment, many African-American film organizations and individuals — from the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African-Americans, to Oprah Winfrey and Kevin Hart — are joining awards week receptions, and initiating the celebrating themselves.

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